Building safe, inclusive and respectful club environments
Creating a positive club culture doesn’t happen by chance – it takes clear expectations, shared values and the right support.
Respect in Sport helps clubs build environments where everyone feels safe, welcome and valued.
What Is Respect in Sport?
Respect in Sport is an initiative that supports clubs to create safe, inclusive and respectful sporting environments for all participants.
It focuses on promoting positive behaviours, preventing harm and supporting clubs to meet expectations around inclusion, gender equity and member wellbeing.
How It Helps Your Club
Through workshops and support, Respect in Sport helps clubs:
- Build a culture of respect, safety and inclusion
- Understand and meet expectations around gender equity
- Support implementation of the Fair Access Policy
- Prevent disrespectful behaviour, harassment and violence
- Create welcoming environments for all participants
What We Cover
Valley Sport delivers practical, interactive sessions that explore:
- What respect looks like in community sport
- Creating safe and inclusive environments
- Gender equity and equal access
- Setting expectations for behaviour and culture
- Practical strategies clubs can implement straight away
Supporting Your Club
Respect in Sport workshops are delivered in partnership with local councils and are tailored to meet the needs of your community.
Sessions are designed to be practical, engaging and relevant for:
- Committee members
- Coaches and volunteers
- Club leaders and administrators
Why It Matters
A positive club culture leads to:
- Better experiences for players, volunteers and families
- Increased participation and retention
- Safer environments for everyone
- Stronger, more connected clubs
Get Involved
If your club is looking to strengthen its culture and create a more inclusive environment, Respect in Sport is a great place to start.
Contact Valley Sport to learn more about upcoming workshops or bringing a session to your club.